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Top Five Questions relating to Bexhill On Sea leasehold conveyancing

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea. Before diving in I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Bexhill On Sea - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title.For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

My husband and I may need to let out our Bexhill On Sea basement flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Bexhill On Sea conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

Even though your previous Bexhill On Sea conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the property. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you are obliged to seek consent via your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet in the absence of prior consent. The consent should not be unreasonably turned down. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Bexhill On Sea. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Bexhill On Sea ?

The majority of houses in Bexhill On Sea are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Bexhill On Sea in which case you should be shopping around for a Bexhill On Sea conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Bexhill On Sea conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Bexhill On Sea conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Bexhill On Sea conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions could be useful:

  • If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Bexhill On Sea who can give a testimonial?

    • Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?

    • A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea can be bypassed if you get in touch lawyers the minute your agents start advertising the property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers conveyancers.
    • If you have carried out any alterations to the premises would they have required Landlord’s approval? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Most leases in Bexhill On Sea state that internal structural changes or installing wooden flooring calls for a licence issued by the Landlord approving such works. If you fail to have the approvals to hand do not communicate with the landlord without contacting your conveyancer in advance.
  • A minority of Bexhill On Sea leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are financially capable of paying the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers.
  • If there is a history of any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is very important that these are settled prior to the flat being put on the market. The purchasers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a property where there is a current dispute. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic rather than ongoing.
  • You believe that you know the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable verify this by asking your conveyancers. A buyer’s lawyer will not be happy to advise their client to where the lease term is under 80 years. It is therefore essential at an early stage that you consider whether the lease requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale.

    • I acquired a leasehold flat in Bexhill On Sea, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Bexhill On Sea with a long lease are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2088

    With just 63 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £18,100 and £20,800 plus professional fees.

    The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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